Markets slumped as Trump claimed the Iran war was “nearing completion” while offering no clear plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) recorded $173.73 million in net outflows on April 1, signaling that institutional selling pressure carried into the new quarter.
April 2, 2026, 9:02 amJapan-based firm strengthens its position with nearly $400 million purchase, surpassing MARA Holdings in global rankings.
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While Ethereum (ETH) and XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) ended March in negative territory, Bitcoin (BTC) funds recorded their best monthly performance of the year despite weak market sentiment and geopolitical tensions.
Large and mid-sized investors hold 68% of the Bitcoin supply right now.
HIP-3 daily OI crossed $2B for the first time and could help fuel HYPE's recovery odds in Q2.
XRP is struggling to push above current levels. The market is uncertain. And the chart is not offering any comfort — three moving averages sit above the current price, each one a layer of resistance the market has not found the strength to challenge. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Stop Aggressive Selling.
Bitcoin (BTC) holders are reducing exposure even as the asset recovers from a five-month losing streak. Lookonchain reported that Riot Platforms, one of the largest US-based Bitcoin miners, sold 500 BTC worth approximately $34 million.
The AI and crypto company has added to a pattern of Bitcoin treasuries offloading this year, with Michael Saylor's Strategy bucking that trend.
President Donald Trump delivered his first prime-time address on the Iran war on Wednesday night. He told the nation that “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.” He then promised to escalate. Oil was falling when Trump started talking. It was up 5% by the time he stopped — and that tells the whole story.
Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their rebound with a second consecutive day of inflows. Activity in XRP and solana ETFs remained absent, reflecting fading short-term interest. Second Straight Day of Strong Inflows for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Momentum is building again. Not explosively, but steadily enough to shift the tone.
Taiwanese lawmaker Ko Ju-Chun said last year that the country’s Ministry of Justice holds 210 Bitcoins, worth $14 million, confiscated during criminal investigations.
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